An old tube of ointment can bring back a whole medicine cabinet: the familiar box, the smell, and the person who reached for it after a kitchen mishap. Unguentine is one of those recognizable names.
Before using a newly purchased tube, read its Drug Facts. The brand name is only the starting point.
What is in Unguentine?
The Oakhurst label updated in April 2025, NDC 45728-446-99, lists phenol 1.5% as a first-aid antiseptic and zinc oxide 6.6% as a skin protectant. Camphor, lavender oil, and petrolatum appear as inactive ingredients. Its labeled use is temporary protection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. DailyMed: Unguentine
Is this the original formula?
Do not decide from an online product name. Oakhurst's product-page address includes “original formula,” while the package displayed in the reviewed DailyMed record says “improved formula.” Match the actual tube's label and NDC before applying instructions from an older package. Oakhurst product listing · DailyMed package record
A useful photograph includes both the front of the box and the entire Drug Facts panel. That helps a pharmacist identify what you have without guessing from a familiar name.
Is it the first thing to put on a minor burn?
Cooling the injury comes first. For a small first-degree burn, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends cool tap water or a cool wet compress for about ten minutes or until pain eases. Its basic care advice uses plain petroleum jelly and a nonstick sterile bandage, rather than assuming a medicated ointment is necessary. A very large burn or one that may be more severe needs urgent assessment. AAD: Minor-burn care
This is an important distinction: a product can have a labeled minor-burn use without being needed for every minor burn. Ask which approach fits the injury.
What precautions matter?
The reviewed Unguentine label is for external use. It warns against eye contact, application over large body areas, and bandaging the product. Deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, and serious burns require a doctor's advice before use. Stop and seek advice if the problem worsens, persists, or has not improved within seven days. DailyMed warnings
Do not combine the dressing instructions for plain petroleum jelly with instructions for this medicated product. The label you are actually using matters.
Ask before replacing an old favorite
Fairview Pharmacy can help you compare the current tube with an older product and decide whether an OTC option is appropriate. Call 601-544-4871 to speak with the Hattiesburg pharmacy team or check availability.
General education only. This guide does not diagnose the severity of a burn or wound.